How Does God Forgive?
Brian Jennings
Part of Tough Questions 2021
October 3, 2021

October 3, 2021

Communion meditation notes:


Sermon Notes: How Does God Forgive?

Ephesians 2:4-9


“By grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God” —Ephesians 2:8

I. God’s grace us.

Rom. 6:23; Heb. 2:9

II. Grace is an act of .

Eph. 1:7-8; Rom. 11:5-6

III. Grace and us.

II Peter 1:2; II Cor. 12:9

IV. Grace is God’s for your life.

Gal. 1:15

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Q & A with Brian Jennings and Matt Crosser


Discussion

  • Did you witness anyone show grace to someone else this week? What happened?

  • What are some of the wrong ways that we try to receive forgiveness?

  • Why do we tend to think we must earn forgiveness?

  • How is God’s grace offered and why is this so different?

  • Who remembers the story told of his friend Jon (who had to mow a yard to pay for destruction he caused).

  • How does God’s grace change us?

  • Let people know that if they’d like to receive God’s grace, you’d be glad to help them.

  • Is there a practical way that you can show grace in a situation in your life right now?

  • In your prayer time, pray for ways to show grace this week.


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